We’ve teamed up with Bean Voyage, a nonprofit that helps female coffee farmers in Latin America. Together, we’re running a Coffee Quality Bootcamp. Through practical training, women are learning how to improve bean quality, find good buyers, and strengthen their place in an industry often dominated by men. We’ll train the participants on how to earn income through …
Having tea with milk for breakfast might be common-place in Canada, but that’s not the case elsewhere in the world. In the town of Lufwanyama, Zambia, it’s a marker of success. A success made possible through your support of Her Time to Grow. Agriculture expert Lillian Mbapolo is now able to enjoy a breakfast of …
Picture this. Dust trails behind us as we bump along the narrow dirt road in rural Zambia. Jagged potholes, deep mud, and slow animal crossings are just some of the obstacles we face driving to meet entrepreneurs making a difference in their communities. With no road signs, few fellow travelers, and villages spaced far apart, …
Nepal News Paul Polak Innovation Fund
It is a truth universally known that it can be really hard to focus on work when there’s young kids around. Parents can try getting work done with preschoolers hanging off of them, but it’s easier when they can be cared for by another trusted adult — be that a family member, or at a …
Ethiopia Her Time to Grow News
Fries, mashed, baked or scalloped — however you eat your potatoes, they’re a diet staple. And, thanks to your support, the community of Woliso, Ethiopia are enjoying them too! Worknesh Fufa (left) and Woyneshet Kassa (right) are part of a group who are earning income by producing seed potatoes. These potatoes are then sold to …
Her Time to Grow News Newsletter Zambia
In rural Zambia, many women work on farms, but are not allowed to own the land. This is due to long-standing social and cultural norms. This lack of ownership limits women’s ability to make decisions that can increase productivity and income, and make their farms more resilient to climate challenges. It also puts them at …
100 Farmers Society Legacy giving News Newsletter
David Froese, born in Winkler, Manitoba in 1926, lived a long and full life of 96 years. He was passionate about work, travel, family & friends — and committed to doing what he could to make life better. This included being a dedicated donor to iDE Canada. As an entrepreneur himself, David was drawn to …
Mozambique News Newsletter Paul Polak Innovation Fund
People who have lived and worked on the land for generations have a wealth of knowledge about the benefits of local plants. This is true in Canada, as well as in Mozambique, where an iDE-led team is creating a library of natural pesticides. This Polak Fund award winning team is working with communities around Mozambique …
Cambodia News Newsletter Paul Polak Innovation Fund
We’re very excited to announce the first ever Polak Fund Ignite awardee! This award ($340k) was given to a Cambodian team working toward improving garbage collection and disposal solutions in rural Cambodia. It is thanks to your generous donations that Polak Fund awards like this are available to innovators around the world. Approximately 75% of …
Ethiopia Ghana News Newsletter Zambia
Thanks to the enthusiastic support of our iDE Canada community, WE’VE REACHED OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL OF $780k FOR ‘HER TIME TO GROW!‘ We needed your help to leverage a $7.8 million dollar grant from the Government of Canada, and donors like you came through in record time. The ‘Her Time to Grow’ project is well …
